Table 1 Radiographic disc and facet joint degeneration
| Â | L4/5 (%) | L5S1 (%) |
|---|---|---|
X-ray | ||
DH: decrease ≥ 20% | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) |
DH: 20% ≥ decrease ≥ 10% | 7 (13%) | 8 (15%) |
CT | ||
Facet degeneration increase one grade | 7 (13%) | 7 (13%) |
Facet degeneration increase more than one grade | 0 | 2 (4%) |
MRI | ||
Disc degeneration increase one grade | 5 (9%) | 5 (9%) |
Disc degeneration increase more than one grade | 0 | 0 |